We wasn't but where we take her to training she also does ring craft and said we should give it ago.so we are going to try it on a low level.
Lovely pictures, but I have to say I'm not a fan of stacking blocks. I know they are popular in Europe, but to me they seem to produce dog statues. I can always tell in photos when a dog has been block trained. Please don't take offence, this is a discussion and there is no criticism intended. Maybe my time has passed, but I would love to know, do they teach this method in ringcraft classes these days? Just put me down as an old fart, but I have (nearly) always free shown. ps. Don't you just love the dinky aprons that we wore in those days!
I am sorry for crashing that photo onto your thread. I had been looking back on it earlier in a the day, but it didn't add anything to my comment. When I rethought the inclusion, I couldn't delete. Please put it down to old age.
I’ve always wondered how the manage to get large/giant breeds on those dumbbell stackers and if they actually work when dog is on the ground. I always free stood my Akitas if needed I just made adjustments on foot placing
Gosh, that is an extreme set! I suppose if you start young enough they know no different, but I would think a fall could undo all the training.
